Meaning of the word dulse in English

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dulse

US /dʌls/
UK /dʌls/
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Noun

a red seaweed (Palmaria palmata) that grows on the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, eaten as a vegetable or snack, especially in Ireland and Iceland.

Example:
She added dried dulse to her soup for a savory, umami flavor.
In some coastal communities, fresh dulse is eaten raw as a healthy snack.